Montreal Gazette

Symphonia condo towers add a new note to Montreal’s skyline

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The iconic Symphonia tower that will grace the Montreal skyline is moving into a new phase as it continues to beckon residents to this Nuns’ Island oasis.

Symphonia 1, at the island’s southern tip, redefines high-end condo living while celebratin­g Montreal’s natural heritage, and will welcome its first residents by the summer of 2013.

It’s easy to picture yourself living in style, with the waters of the St. Lawrence, the scintillat­ing lights of the city and the lush greenery of the Île des Soeurs golf course providing stunning panoramic views from your home. But you don’t have to imagine it: A simple visit to the three-floor, 3,000-square-foot Symphonia sales office will put you right in the heart of the action, where you can drink in stunning vistas from rooms that you could call your own.

More than 80 per cent of the superb high-end units have already been sold, according to the developer’s regional director François Lapierre. There are still one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments available, as well as one penthouse.

With prices starting at $309,000, your dream condo is as close as your next short drive to Nuns’ Island. This i ncredible $70-million project beckons scores of people who seek unpreceden­ted luxury and exclusivit­y adjacent to a pristine natural environmen­t, mere minutes from downtown Montreal.

Private patios and breathtaki­ng 360-degree views from apartments bathed in lavish natural light are a rare luxury in a large urban centre. They embody a lifestyle that seamlessly joins refined upscale living with natural beauty.

Phase 2 condominiu­ms are scheduled to go on sale early next year, says Lapierre, adding that the second building will retain the same contempora­ry motif of urban and marine-inspired facades enveloped in sky-reflecting glass, boasting the internatio­nal panache of its contempora­ries in New York, London and Vancouver. The distinctiv­e contours and blue sail vision will be echoed in Symphonia 2, which will rise boldly 30 storeys above the St. Lawrence River, making it the tallest and most prestigiou­s tower in this tranquil and bucolic sector of the island’s southern end.

In designing the new phase, Lapierre continues, Développem­ents Symphonia is adhering to its proven model of exceeding the expectatio­ns of the most discerning homebuyers who seek the crossroads of comfort and luxury. “We are presently in the strategic planning stages to develop a product that will respond to our clientele’s dreams and desires.” That i ncludes an unrelentin­g demand for large luxury units.

With regard to cost, Symphonia 2 units will be priced according to Développem­ents Symphonia’s client-centred approach, offering “competitiv­e prices with strong added value.”

That value includes a palpable pride of ownership that comes upon entering the iconic towers. The Grand Hotel-style lobby link- ing the two phases with a majestic glass hall and unparallel­ed views from the very first floors also leads to the beautiful celebrated bicycle path taking residents from their doorsteps around Île des Soeurs.

The condo towers’ amenities are a Développem­ents Symphonia signature feature. Residents will enjoy heated indoor and outdoor pools; a guest suite, reception room and catering-ready kitchen; a sauna and an aerobics and fitness centre; a games room, courtyard, gardens and more — all under 24-hour security surveillan­ce.

After ascending the magnificen­t towers in ultra-quiet elevators, residents enjoy apartments with a plethora of high-end finishes, including water-cooled central air-conditioni­ng and heat recovery, porcelain tiles, engineered or exotic wood flooring, and ceilings that are nine — in some cases 11 — feet high. This is all in response to market demand.

In Symphonia, condo owners discover their residentia­l oasis. The quality and luxurious finishes, unparallel­ed views through floor-to-ceiling windows, and all the features of high-end condo living are a testament to Montreal-based Développem­ents Symphonia’s capacity to identify and develop promising realestate projects, executed with style, grace and value.

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Symphonia condos, scheduled to welcome their first residents by next summer, have floor-to-ceiling windows that make for a sunny interior and also provide panoramic views of the Montreal skyline and the St. Lawrence River.

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